Director, Advisory Services & Strategic Solutions

Overview

Committed to serving global societal needs. ASTM International positively impacts public health and safety, consumer confidence, and overall quality of life. We integrate consensus standards - developed with our international membership of volunteer technical experts - and innovative services to improve lives...Helping our world work better.

• Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• 403(b) plan with company match
• 100% company-funded defined benefits pension plan

ASTM International has expanded its leadership across Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET), with continued emphasis on Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a foundational domain. The organization is focused on delivering high-value advisory services, strategic insights, and technical leadership to guide the standardization and development of CET fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, drones, and advanced materials
.

This role builds on the legacy of Wohlers Associates (WA), acquired by ASTM in 2021, which has served as a leader in AM advisory for over 30 years. The Wohlers Report remains a flagship industry resource, and this position will continue advancing its impact while supporting the organization's broader CET outlook.

We are seeking an experienced leader to drive ASTM's advisory programs
, supporting AM industry growth with a forward-looking perspective on CET integration.

• Advisory Services
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact advisory projects in additive manufacturing
    , with the ability to support adjacent CET areas.
  • Provide subject matter support across CET topics such as AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced materials
    , in coordination with relevant internal leads.
  • Support the development of strategic proposals and externally funded project applications.
  • Contribute to the creation of technical deliverables, articles, and thought leadership pieces
    .
  • Represent ASTM at industry events, technical panels, and stakeholder briefings
    .
• Business Development & Growth
  • Represent WA at industry events, conferences, and panel discussions
    .
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to align business strategies.
  • Assist in developing sales strategies and securing new business
    .
  • Support competitive analysis and market expansion initiatives
    .
  • Explore opportunities in robotics, automation, industrial software, AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity
    .
• Product Development & Strategic Support
  • Support the continued evolution of the Wohlers Report and the design of next-generation insights platforms.
  • Assist in the development of digital tools, interactive content, and visualization platforms for strategic insight generation.
  • Contribute to the expansion and digitization of WA's proprietary databases.
  • Support integration of emerging technologies and data tools
    , including AI-driven analytics.
• Market Intelligence Collaboration
  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Market Intelligence to provide strategic and analytical support for CET-related MI deliverables.
  • Assist in the development and execution of industry research
    , without leading independent intelligence functions.
  • Offer content input, technical validation, and context to align MI outputs with advisory needs.
• Technology & Ecosystem Analysis
  • Monitor and synthesize emerging trends in AM and CET fields
    , producing internal summaries and actionable insights.
  • Provide input on standards-related challenges, technology gaps, and market evolution.
• Team Development & Collaboration
  • Support internal knowledge development, mentoring, and coordination across the advisory and technical teams.
  • Contribute to a high-performance, mission-aligned team culture.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in advisory services, advanced manufacturing, or technology strategy
  .
• Strong skills in data interpretation, technical communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with tools such as Tableau or similar BI platforms.
• Excellent writing and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinker with curiosity about emerging technologies and their applications.

• Master's degree in engineering, data science, or technology policy.
• 10+ years of experience across manufacturing and emerging tech sectors
  .
• Familiarity with standards development processes and public-private collaboration frameworks.
• Experience contributing to grant proposals and federally funded projects.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.

• Up to 25% travel for industry events, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of additive manufacturing and emerging technologies through trusted advisory services and strategic collaboration. You will help define pathways for innovation and influence…